Mid-market TMS
The free Prophesy alternative for owner-operators and small carriers
Prophesy starts at ~$75-100/mo, no free tier (user-reported, June 2026). Rigbird is free for one truck, with IFTA, dispatch, and broker invoicing built in. No credit card, no onboarding call, ready in about five minutes.
Side by side
Rigbird vs Prophesy
| Feature | Rigbird | Prophesy |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free for 1 truck / $29/mo for fleets | ~$75-100/mo (user-reported) |
| Free tier | Yes, genuinely free for 1 truck | No |
| IFTA filing | Built-in IFTA calculator + quarterly worksheets | Yes, IFTA module included |
| Load dispatch board | Yes, included | Yes |
| Broker invoicing | Yes (Fleet plan) | Yes |
| Setup time | About 5 minutes, browser-based | Hours to days, software install |
Competitor figures from public sources and user reviews, June 2026.
What people like about Prophesy
- Long track record with small trucking companies
- IFTA module included in the main product
- Familiar Windows interface for veteran dispatchers
Common complaints
- Dated desktop UI that is slow to navigate
- Requires local installation on Windows, not browser-based
- Updates and support slower than newer cloud tools
Why small carriers pick Rigbird
Reasons owner-operators choose Rigbird over Prophesy
- Fully browser-based, works on any device without installation
- Free for one truck, cheaper than any Prophesy license tier
- Modern UI with the same core IFTA and dispatch coverage
Questions
Common switching questions
Yes. Rigbird runs in any modern browser on Mac, Windows, iPad, or phone with nothing to install.
Ready to switch from Prophesy?
Free forever for solo owner-operators. No credit card. Set up in about five minutes.